KATHY WICKSTROM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Owner
- President
An Omaha native, I have been the owner and CEO of Nebraska Realty since 2009. I started my real estate career in 2001, right after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in exercise science, and since then, I have been dedicated to an industry that significantly impacts the lives of so many people. In 2004, I was promoted to general manager of DEEB & Associates Real Estate and eventually purchased the company in 2009-renaming it Nebraska Realty in 2015. It's a privilege for me to help guide this outstanding team of people that has grown into one of the largest real estate companies in the country. I am passionate about making Nebraska Realty a fantastic company for our agents and staff, our clients, and the communities in which we serve.
When I am not working with my amazing team, I enjoy coaching my son and daughter's sports teams, traveling, and attending live events. I love spending time with my family, watching classic movies like "Caddyshack" or "Gladiator", and working out as often as I can. You might catch me on the golf course-playing the sport I've loved since I was seven-or eating out at one of Omaha's great culinary establishments.
I have been given the honor of serving as the 2021 President of the Nebraska REALTORS® Association and as a Federal Political Coordinator for the National Association of REALTORS® to Congressman Don Bacon. My greatest service, however, is as a Christian and a dad.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Pending Compliance Specialist
Annie Kirby has been with Nebraska Realty since she became a licensed Agent in March of 2020. Prior to coming to NR, she worked as a contract systems administrator and as a legal assistant. Aside from her work in real estate, she loves her fur babies, Cooper an adorable and goofy great Pyrenees/Lab mix, Kirby, a beautiful Australian Cattle Dog mix, handsome cats Oliver and Finn (aka Naughty Finn). When not working she loves to take hikes with her dogs, read and spend time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Lincoln Office
Hi there! I am one of the Managing Brokers for the Lincoln Office. I have been licensed since 94'. While I enjoyed listing and selling, I found I enjoyed training and helping agents become their best self in this industry and help agents build a career for themselves. I have been blessed to be involved at the local, state, and national levels. I would enjoy the opportunity to sharing the knowledge and wisdom with you while building a path for your future!
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Farm, Ranch and Recreational Land Division
I've been a Born and raised Rural Nebraskan my entire life, I grew up on a farm in North Central Nebraska and graduated High School from O'Neill Public High School and then graduated College from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis Nebraska in 1998 with a Diversified Agriculture and Business Degree
I've been in the Ag Industry for over 20 years in the seed, fertilizer, farm equipment, and cattle industries both managing businesses as well as owning a few successful Ag Businesses of my own as I'm a true entrepreneur at heart. I joined Lashley Land in 2018 as a farm, ranch and recreational land sales specialist and real estate has been my true calling! I thoroughly enjoy helping people to buy and sell land and giving my best advice on life changing acquisitions and sales. I also enjoy helping people learn a sharing some of the knowledge I have learned through some great mentors I had over the years.
Job Titles:
- Internal Marketing & Events Coordinator
As a native of Elkhorn, NE Carrie was excited to back come home to Nebraska this year after living with her family in Hendersonville, TN the last few years. Carrie and her husband Ron are the proud parents of 4 very active children and can be found spending their spare time chauffeuring kids from activity to activity: rugby, dance team, gymnastics, baseball, and any school activity they want or need to attend. In a rare occasion of down time you will find Carrie on the lake boating during the Summer if possible. Carrie attended Northwest Missouri State before working as a manager at a fundraising company for 15 plus years, she has also worked for the Elkhorn School District, managed a gymnastics studio, and has taught numerous types of dance classes. We are lucky to call Carrie one of our two amazing Event Coordinators, that through creativity and attention to detail take our agent events to a whole new level for our Nebraska Realty family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Chief Operations Officer & Sr. Managing Broker
- Nebraska Realty 's Vice President of Operations, and Senior Managing Broker
Born and raised in Omaha, NE, Christy prides herself in knowing the surrounding communities where she and her husband live and raise their two active boys, Paxton and Xander. Christy is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As a member of the Nebraska Realty staff in some capacity for over 15 of her 17+ years in the industry, Christy has learned a great deal with and from so many of our agents at Nebraska Realty. Having a broker's license in both Nebraska and Iowa, her sales experience has been an asset in helping agents through the unique transactions that tend to present themselves.
Christy is now Nebraska Realty's Vice President of Operations, and Senior Managing Broker, but is not afraid to wear any "hat" that needs to be worn and feels privileged to be a part of the growth and success of the company. Christy is always there to help not only agents but clients to navigate even the hardest situations with respect and patience.
Chuck graduated from the Wayne State College and began his teaching career in 1984. Chuck taught and coached in Valley, NE for two years before taking his gradebook and whistle to Millard South High School. After 29 years in Millard, Chuck took early retirement and became the Director of Education for Nebraska Realty.
In 1995, Chuck acquired his real estate license and sold for a small company called Preferred Real Estate. In April of 1996 Preferred Real Estate merged with Deeb Realty. In April of 2019, Chuck will be starting his 24th year with Nebraska Realty/Deeb Realty, thus earning him the designation as Nebraska Realty's longest tenured agent.
Chuck's passions include his family (wife Kathy and two children, Abbie and Jayme), traveling, golfing, hanging out with friends, and selling real estate.
Cindy Grabensetein Commission Specialist I was born and raised in Arlington, NE and moved to Omaha in 1997. I previously worked for a public accounting firm where I spent almost 25 years as a bookkeeper. I was looking to move away from the hectic tax season schedule when the role with Nebraska Realty opened up. After so many years at one job, the thought of being the new person was a little intimidating but making the change into the accounting department here has been worth it. I am married and have 3 children 16, 14 and 8, which keep me very busy. I enjoy spending time with my family at home but with each of my children having different interests, I love being able to watch the different activities they are involved in. I also enjoy walking our dog Louie, hanging out with neighbors and the occasional chance to relax on my own.
Job Titles:
- Director of First Impressions, Lincoln Office
Debbie graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism/Marketing. She moved to Lincoln shortly thereafter to start her career. Debbie worked for Sandhills Publishing, the Lincoln Journal Star Newspaper, and Woods Bros Realty before coming to Nebraska Realty. Debbie joined Nebraska Realty in February 2019 after 20 years with Woods Bros Realty. All her previous positions had been connected to Advertising & Marketing, but now her job focus is more administrative. Debbie enjoys traveling, photography, movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Omaha Offic
Deda joined the Nebraska Realty family in 2015 as the Omaha office Managing Broker. Before real estate, Deda was an early childhood educator. She graduated Cum Laude from UNO with a double degree in Elementary and Early Childhood education. After being relocated with her husband's job 4 times in a 16-year period and buying and selling homes because of it, she decided that real estate was a natural fit and decided to make it a career. She got her real estate license in 2001 and her broker's license in 2012. Deda's passion for learning and helping other agents grow and succeed, led her to a path in management. She takes great pride in being a resource for the Nebraska Realty agents. She enthusiastically leads the weekly sales meetings as well as accountability groups and training classes within the company.
Outside of real estate, Deda loves spending time with her son and daughter-in-law (Alex and Kenzie) and husband Chris, attending concerts, finding a good happy hour or new favorite restaurant, watching sports or taking advantage of the many great activities the community has to offer. She also cherishes the role of Mimi to her grandson Jack and you will find her visiting him and his parents (Kayla and Johnny) in California as much as possible!
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Director of First Impressions, Omaha Office
Denise is a graduate of Omaha South High School. She attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha for a short time before settling down to raise her family. She and her husband of 18 years, Russ, raised two handsome boys (Anthony and Hunter) of which they are most proud of! Her oldest son Anthony has given her the gift of a very spirited and beautiful granddaughter named Avianna and her youngest son Hunter is currently a full-time student at UNO and working for Nebraska Medicine. She is an avid animal lover and her dog Shasta and cat Mr. Biggz complete her family.
Denise joined Nebraska Realty in 2018 and can be found most days at the front desk-quick to offer a warm smile or refreshing drink. When she is not being the ‘Director of First Impressions' she enjoys spending time with her family at their cabin in Yankton, SD. She also enjoys reading books, her favorite author being Stephen King, and watching movies in her spare time (the scarier the better!).
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Listing Compliance Specialist
Gina is a Westside HS and UNL graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism / Advertising degree. She is married to Don who is the Chief Building Official of Sarpy County & a Bryan HS / UNO grad. Her daughter Alexa, also a current NR Agent, lives in midtown and works at OrthoNebraska. She also has 4 grown stepchildren & 5 grandkids!
Professionally, Gina has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1996. She has enjoyed working in corporate relocation & for many top producers in our industry. The real estate path has allowed her to coach soccer for many years & gave her the opportunity to be flexible for all 5 children. Currently an empty nester, Gina is bored if not working every day! She enjoys being involved with her fellow co-workers & REALTORS® daily. "It's a great way to keep my pulse on the market, this is just a fun industry & family like environment!"
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Accounting Services
Grace was born and raised in Seward, NE and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration. Upon graduating, she moved to Omaha to work as a financial analyst for Milliman, an actuarial consulting firm. In the fall of 2016, after providentially hearing of an open position with Nebraska Realty, she jumped at the opportunity and accepted a job in the Accounting Department. She now oversees a variety of tasks involving finance, accounting and statistics. Grace moved to Sioux Falls, SD in the summer of 2018 after marrying her husband Caleb and works remotely for the company. She enjoys the outdoors, fitness, baking and drinking coffee, but in all of life her greatest joy and highest aim is to love God and the people around her.
Job Titles:
- Director of First Impressions, Hastings Office
I joined Nebraska Realty in May of 2021 as a realtor. I enjoy all aspects of being a realtor and helping clients finding their forever home. I had the opportunity to help with administrator duties in Hastings and Grand Island this year. I've held jobs that have given me a ton of customer service so makes my job very enjoyable. Great work environment and love working with all the agents and helping them with various tasks.
I was born in western Nebraska, met my husband Bryan at college and we have 4 children that keep us very busy with various activities. During the summer you can find us jeeping in the river with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Director of First Impressions, Sarpy Office
Jane has over 10 years of experience in the Omaha Real Estate market. She has worked as a Personal Real Estate Assistant for most of those 10 years. With her strong people skills and organizational skills, she was able to give her agents the help they needed when it came to their business. Whether it was as their transaction coordinator, the one to personally interact with those concerned with a property, marketing or giving a helpful hand in the staging aspect of preparing a home for sale. She provided the skills necessary to complete each duty to its fullest.
When Jane isn't in the Real Estate office you can find her with her husband of 23 years. They have a son and daughter who are both in college. She enjoys reading, being outside and spending time with family and friends.
Born and raised in Omaha, Jennifer left for 8 years having the opportunity to live in New Jersey and Kansas while her husband played for the NFL. She returned to Omaha in 2008 to set down new roots with her husband Chris, two children (Austin & Hanna), and beloved dogs. Before leaving Omaha
she received a Bachelor's Degree from University of Nebraska Omaha, and went on to get her Masters Degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey. After spending 7 years in marketing, sales, business development and recruiting Jennifer joined Nebraska Realty as an agent, alongside her husband. She fell in love with real estate and enjoyed building a real estate business with Chris. Most recently she has joined the NR family as part of the recruiting team, having the opportunity to combine her real estate experience with her love of business development. What matters most to Jennifer is making a real human connection, helping people become educated and supporting them as they make the best decision for their future. This passion translates to both real estate clients with their biggest investment, or new and existing agents looking to learn more about Nebraska Realty and how it can make their business a success.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Compliance Manager
Jeri Beth arrived in Omaha from Maryland 23 years ago, after finishing up her elementary education degree and marrying an Omaha native. She decided to make the transition to the real estate world after running an in-home daycare and preschool for 18 years. Although she received her real estate license in 2010, she didn't join the staff at Nebraska Realty until 2015 working at the Front Desk and in the Listings Department. Now she's in the Pending Department where you can find her during the day processing contracts and helping agents with their paperwork. Jeri Beth is still an active real estate agent and enjoys helping her clients find their dream home.
Jeri Beth loves to spend time with her husband Dennis and their four almost grown children. Besides her family, she enjoys volunteering with her church, reading, and watching old movies.
Jill was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Burke High School and the University of Nebraska with a Degree in Business Management and a Minor in Accounting. She has worked in the Real Estate Industry for the past 22 years. In 2014, she started working for Nebraska Realty in the Accounting Department.
She is a single mom who raised 2 boys, Louie 31, who lives in Omaha and Jake who is 29 years old and lives in Colorado.
In her spare time, she loves spending time outdoors working in her yard, and garden. She loves when football season comes around…you'll find her cheering on her favorite team, the New England Patriots.
Job Titles:
- Director of New Construction Services, Facilities Manager & Managing Broker - Omaha Offic
Originally from a small town in the Northeast Nebraska Jim's strong work ethic took shape early on working in the construction industry. He attended Northeast College in Norfolk NE where he earned an associate degree in Architectural Design and Surveying. Following college knowing a job behind a drafting desk was not for him he began working in construction again eventually becoming a job superintendent and foreman. In the early 90's Jim began working in sales and eventually his sales career came full circle coupling with his construction knowledge and background. He got his real estate license in 2004 and almost immediately began working in new home sales. When Andy purchased the company in 09' Jim became a part time member of the staff serving as a resource to agents representing builders as well as those doing new home transactions. As business grew so did Jim's role in the company to full time and then as a facilities director as well. Jim likes to be involved in community service and his faith. Of all his diverse life experiences and job titles his favorite is being a Father to his daughter and son-in-law and a grandfather to his two young granddaughters. Spending time with family is Jim's favorite past time.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Pending Compliance Specialist
Originally from Wahoo, NE Joanne come to Lincoln to attend college. After graduation, she spent several months in Germany. She returned to Lincoln to begin her Real Estate Career at the Realtors Assoc of Lincoln in 1981. In 1983, she started working at Woods Bros Realty where she worked for 38 years before joining Nebraska Realty in September 2020.
She has been married to David for 31 years, and together, they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Joanne loves to cook and bake especially around the holidays. Summer is her favorite time of year. She enjoys fishing, camping & family boating time. She and David also enjoy Street Dances, small town pubs, and outdoor festivals.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Onboarding Specialist
- Pending Compliance Specialist
Karla is originally from sunny California. She moved to Omaha, NE 11 years ago. Karla is married and has 3 boys (Aaron, Alex and Anthony)
In February 2015, Karla decided it was time to make a career change and became a REALTOR®. She continues to apply her passion of working with people/families by making connections in real estate. In November 2015, she transferred to Nebraska Realty and joined the Administration staff in April 2016.
When Karla is not working, she spends her free time with her family. She enjoys watching her boys play sports and cheering them on because she's their number ONE fan.
Job Titles:
- Internal Marketing & Events Coordinator
Katie is one of our two amazing Event Coordinators at Nebraska Realty. She is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor's in Communications and Minor in Marketing. Upon completing her education, she held various sales roles in Nashville, TN before returning to Omaha to work in advertising sales with the Omaha World Herald Newspaper. Katie then changed careers to work as a recruitment coordinator for a college before taking some time to focus on her family and work at the kid's schools. Katie and her husband enjoy vacationing in Colorado and attending local sporting events like the College World Series and Husker football games with their two children, Luke & Maggie.
Job Titles:
- Director of Agent Services & Managing Broker - Omaha Offic
- Director of Agent Services at Nebraska Realty
In addition to being a REALTOR® and Managing Broker, Kelly is also the Director of Agent Services at Nebraska Realty. She received her real estate license in May 2005 and became a part of the staff shortly after. Kelly now handles many of the day-to-day agent support items, agent onboarding process, and manages many of the company's tech tools such as Dotloop & Imprev. In 2017, she created and remains an active member of the Nebraska Realty Kindness Crew. Prior to real estate, Kelly enjoyed a successful career as a hairdresser. On a more personal note Kelly is a devoted Christian, the wife of Derek, mentor to Cemaria, and a baker.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant to Andy Alloway
Born and raised in Ohio, I moved to Omaha to start an investigative career into the wide world of real estate. I joined the Nebraska Realty family as Executive Assistant in November of 2020, and am loving being a part of a company so invested in giving back to the community. Before my time here, I graduated from Lee University with a degree in English Literature and worked in Title Insurance at Fidelity National Title Group-learning a myriad of skills I now get to practice. When I'm not in the office, you can find me reading my favorite authors-C.S. Lewis and Albert Camus-going to the gym, or watching nature documentaries.
Job Titles:
- Network Systems Administrator / Accounting
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Akron, 1983
Masters of Business Administration, Bellevue University, 2006
Experience:
'83 - '94: Communications/Computer Systems Officer, United States Air Force
'94 - 2017: Communications/Computer Systems Officer, United States Air Force Reserve
Job Titles:
- Technical Services Director
Mark joined the Nebraska Realty team in early 2018. His background varies from coffeeshop/donut shop owner to 20 years in the construction business. His computer experience spans 25 years, with the last 15 years consisting of teaching technology to real estate agents and tending to any computer needs/issues they may have, at home or work. He has taught back office programs, Microsoft programs and Social Networks, to name a few.
His duties now have expanded to administering the entire network, in 4 offices, with 40+ employees and 600+ agents.
Mark moved to the Omaha area in 2002, where he raised his two children, in the Elkhorn area. His hobbies include wood working, golf and watching a lot of football!
Matt graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2000 with degrees in German and History, followed by obtaining his master's degree in History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2004. After obtaining his real estate license in 2005 he joined what is now Nebraska Realty, and has been at the company as a REALTOR® his entire career. Matt was hired onto the staff in 2012 as the Agent Recruitment Director to oversee outreach and recruiting programs for both new and existing agents. He now serves as the Director of Education, handling new agent training. Matt lives on a small acreage north of Omaha with his wife and children. Living on the acreage allows for one of Matt's main interests, gardening, as well as allowing for plenty of room for his hunting dog to run around. Other interests include hunting, fishing, cooking and watching his favorite sports teams.
Matt Robak joined Nebraska Realty as a REALTOR® in 2014 and started his role as Marketing Director in 2016. Matt's responsibilities with the company include advising agents, creating marketing materials, and developing marketing strategies for the brokerage.
After earning a Bachelors in Advertising degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Matt founded a small advertising agency that focused on helping local businesses and organizations solve their marketing problems. Working with local clients and smaller budgets throughout his career taught Matt to get extremely creative in his approach as large TV, radio, and print campaigns cost tens of thousands of dollars. Matt applies this experience when developing strategies for Nebraska Realty agents as many of them have limited marketing budgets as well.
Matt is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS®, the Columbus Area Board of REALTORS®, and the American Advertising Federation of Omaha.
Matt and his wife Erin have two young children. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, writing terrible songs with his guitar, and hanging out with his family. In the fall, you can find Matt at Memorial Stadium cheering on his alma mater.
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Grand Island Office
Michael was born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. He attended college in Minnesota, ultimately making his way back to Nebraska afterward. His real estate career then began in Central Nebraska and after a couple of years, he moved to Omaha, joining the NR family at the beginning of 2016. He became a member of the staff, assisting in office work, listings, audits, and input. In 2017, Michael was presented with an opportunity to become the Internal Marketing Director and Events Planner for Nebraska Realty.
In the winter of 2018, Michael and his family moved back to Grand Island to be closer to family. After a couple of years of establishing Nebraska Realty in Grand Island, Michael became the Managing Broker of the Central Nebraska offices in 2022.
Throughout his time with Nebraska Realty, Michael has found a sense of family in the company. He shares the company's values and prioritizes trust and the importance of positive relationships. Michael is not scared of hard work or getting creative either!
In his spare time, Michael and his wife have their hands full chasing their two sons, Ezra (4), and Linden (1), as well as their two feisty dogs. He has a passion for music and enjoys catching any live music concern he can. Michael also loves to watch Wheel of Fortune on the weekdays.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Pending Compliance Specialist
Michele was born and raised in Lincoln, NE and moved to Omaha in 202. She received her real estate license in 2004. She enjoys working with your clients helping them find homes that meet their individual needs. Her passion for real estate and helping people lead her to join the staff at Nebraska Realty in 2009 in the Pending Department. She is happy to be able to help agents succeed in their business.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She is also very involved in her church and enjoys working out.
Job Titles:
- Listing Compliance Specialist
Born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Molly's route to real estate is a little different than most. After high school, she attended the University of Nebraska and played golf for the Huskers. After graduating from UNL, golf took her out to southern California, where she worked at La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST. She worked in various aspects of the golf industry there, from an assistant golf professional, to tournament coordinator, to Director of Golf Sales for the Resort. It was in La Quinta, CA where she met her husband, Brian, a MN native, and they started their family. Eventually, the desire to raise their children back in the midwest is what brought them back to Nebraska.
At that time, having just moved back to NE with two small boys, Molly started working for the realtor that helped them find their new home. Working as an assistant, she eventually would get her license to become a realtor herself. She got her real estate license in 2017, and she has been with Nebraska Realty since 2020. She also recently joined our team, working part time in the listings department.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Listing Compliance Specialist
I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters and a recent grandmother to a precious baby girl. I have lived in Omaha the majority of my life, with the exception of when I attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. I was a math teacher for 20+ years in both Omaha and Millard Public Schools and I was also blessed to be able to stay home with my children when they were younger. My husband of almost 29 years passed away in July of 2018 and it was shortly after that that I decided to change career paths.
My hobbies include walking my dogs, Pilates and landscaping. After experiencing losing both my mother and my husband in a short amount of time, I am very passionate about living healthy. One of my favorite quotes is "Keep moving forward" by Walt Disney. I am at the age where most people think about retiring, but I honestly feel like I have just started living. After Covid turned everything upside down, I really didn't know what I was going to do and then friend of mine who was moving back from Texas told me that I would make a great real estate. I started my first class a few days later. Real estate has felt more like an adventure to me rather than a job because I love helping people!
Nicole Bartalini Recruiting Coordiantor Born and raised in Omaha, NE, I've been working in business management for over 23 years. I got my real estate license to pursue a career where I can help people and be my own boss. I've always been a people person and want to help others achieve their goals in life, and what better way to do that than to help make the American dream become a reality! I'll be with you every step of the way through the buying/selling process and hopefully make your life a little easier. My passion in life is my family... there's nothing else in this world that I love more. I have 3 boys and 1 girl who keep me on my toes! I've been married for almost 10 years to my best friend and am looking forward to growing old with him. Our family enjoys going to the lake, watching movies, playing miniature golf and anything else that sounds fun! We LOVE to travel and make it a priority to experience new places and make memories that last.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Executive Vice President & Sr. Managing Broker
Nebraska Realty's mission is to empower every agent and every one of our business partners to achieve more. As the executive vice president of the largest independently owned real estate brokerage in Nebraska, I lead a team that empowers our customers to transform their businesses. We provide exceptional technical and industry expertise, enabling our agents and partners to deliver high quality real estate brokerage solutions and services.
Every day, I come to work with a drive to inspire excellence in others. I relentlessly build teams that are committed to delivering growth and results. I strive to cultivate a growth mindset culture, where we learn from our collective successes and failures.
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Sarpy Offic
- Managing Broker, Sarpy Office
Rebecca began her real estate career in 2003 in San Diego, CA. Her experience includes loan processing, title and escrow, trust accounting, administration, sales, and management. She attained her broker's license in 2013. Rebecca joined Nebraska Realty in 2018 as the Sarpy County Managing Broker. Her goal is to help others by sharing her knowledge and experience to help guide them on their paths to success. She understands the importance of providing quality service, up-to-date information, and sound real estate advice to educate and assist agents in building relationships and satisfying their clients through even the most challenging transactions.
Rebecca and her family moved to Offutt AFB in 2007 and she has thoroughly enjoyed living in and watching her children grow up in a smaller, tight-knit community than what she experienced while growing up in California. Rebecca takes delight in spending time with her two sons, Jarron and Conor. During the summer they can often be found at the nearby elementary school throwing a football or shooting hoops. One of their favorite activities is to take road trips to explore new places. Rebecca also favors the tranquility of running around the nearby lakes while observing the scenery and wildlife.
Robert Warner Pending Compliance Specialists I was born in raised just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. I relocated to Nebraska to be closer to my family, I enjoy spending my free time hiking and doing home improvements. I currently live in Fremont, Nebraska with my girlfriend and our daughter.
Shawn Ilg - Chief Legal Officer, EVP, VP
Job Titles:
- Associate Broker
- Executive Vice President
- General Counsel
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Vice President
Shawn serves as Vice President, General Counsel & Associate Broker, and in that role, oversees business development, commercial real estate, business sales, recruitment and legal affairs for Nebraska Realty. He has been affiliated with the firm for over 15 years as a broker and over 5 years on staff. Shawn brings over 28 years of business experience to NR, and his areas of expertise include real estate, finance, law, operations, human resources, insurance, and information technology. Shawn started his career in banking, and after obtaining his MBA and law degrees, he became a partner in the law firm of Downing Alexander Wood & Ilg. He next co-founded CoSentry, a data center and disaster recovery firm with multiple facilities in the Midwest. Shawn has handled over $400 million worth of real estate and business sale transactions. He has helped numerous start-ups as an attorney, partner, and/or participant and knows what it takes to take companies to the next level. Shawn has always been active in the community, and most of his time has been spent with Nebraska Leadership Seminar, a non-profit group that conducts leadership and business programs for high school students. He and his wife, Anna, have four kids ranging in age from 9 to 21, and they enjoy travelling, sports, and various collectibles.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Listing Compliance Specialist
Shelby was born and raised in Nebraska (home is where the heart is). She graduated with an associate degree in Nursing as an LPN and worked in healthcare for 19 years. One year ago, she took a leap of faith and decided to join her husband full time with his real-estate needs. Shelby has worked as an Office Administrator, assisting her husband Kyle Hrabik (Realtor with Nebraska Realty). With her strong people skills, computer, organizational, and marketing skills, she was able to give Kyle the direction his business needed. She also helps to give the houses a personal staging touch! By joining Kyle, it provided her more time to be a mom. Shelby and Kyle have two amazing children, Liam and Naevia. They also have a wonderful goldendoodle dog, Selena. She enjoys summertime, swimming, outdoors, being a wife and mom, cooking, canning salsa, and the love for God. Shelby is always up for new challenges, adventures, and is very goal orientated, which is why she decided to join Nebraska Realty!
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Lincoln Office
Thane's career in real estate began in 1994 when he was first licensed as a salesperson. Within 4 years he earned his broker's license. Since then he has been very involved with the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln and was on the Board of Directors including as the President in 2017. Thane is also active with the Nebraska REALTORS® Association & the National Associations of REALTORS®, where he is the state representative on the Professional Standards Committee. He joined Nebraska Realty in 2017 and is a Managing Broker in the Lincoln office. As well, Thane was appointed in 2019, by Governor Ricketts, for a 5-year term to the Nebraska Abstractor's Board of Examiners.
Thane enjoys spending time with his family. He has 3 sons (Rowdy, Yancey and Wyatt). He enjoys boat time on the lakes, or practice time at his shooting range.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Pending Compliance Specialist
- Staff Member at Nebraska Realty
Tiffany became a staff member at Nebraska Realty in July of 2012. She was hired on to work at the front desk and did so for several years, before transitioning into the back office to process listing and purchase agreements. You can also find her working in her office on training/ duty calendar tasks and organizing the office's supply rooms/ inventory. Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family (husband Ryan and two children, Emmett and Levi), but also loves her alone time, especially to read.
Job Titles:
- Managing Broker - Lincoln Office
I grew up in Southeast Lincoln and attended Lincoln East High School and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, graduating in May of 2014. I started my pursuit of my real estate license in the summer of 2014 and was officially licensed as a real estate salesperson in the winter of 2014. After joining Nebraska Realty, I decided that I wanted to further my career as a managing broker and secured my brokers license in the fall of 2019. The thing I love about real estate is having the ability to help people make a gigantic, life changing investment in an enjoyable and exciting way. As a manager, I absolutely love being a point of contact for our agents whether it's a small contract question, up to the big potentially deal-breaking issues. It feels good to be able to help our agents keep the ball rolling on their business.
Job Titles:
- Digital Media Producer / Information Technology
I have been capturing video for 4 years professionally and have been into the art of videography since 2015. I began my interest in video in high school when I joined the broadcasting club where we made news packages and streamed live school sports. I took my skills I learned in broadcasting and began operating cameras for MECA at TD Ameritrade Park and CHI Health center for a various number of different sports and events. I love capturing content and am always looking forward to my next creative project!